Sightseeing beautiful Tokyo from a Japanese traditional cruise

Traditional Japanese cruises that make people feel like having a time slip to the Edo period still attract many Japanese people today. This traditional culture has been inherited in Tokyo, and has been improved. Now, these traditional Japanese cruises become modern-style cruises equipped with the latest equipment like karaoke, entertaining many tourists.

At “Yagatabune Amikou”, take a tour of famous places such as Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Disney Resort, Kasai Rinkai Park, and Rainbow Bridge, centering on Odaiba. It’s believed you will have a good time while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Tokyo Bay and the pleasant sea breeze! Freshly fried tempura and fresh seafood served on a traditional Japanese cruise are also attractive.

There are two courses available at "Yagatabune Amikou". Boarding fee, food and all-you-can-drink are included.

The standard "Amikou Course" has 10 dishes in total, and freshly fried tempura is recommended. Maybe many people have the image of "Yagatabune = tempura"? In the old days, fish caught by throwing nets from the cruise were made into tempura.

"Yagatabune Amikou" still offers tempura fried on board in the present day. The tempura fried inside the ship is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Even if the times change, freshly prepared dishes are the same for both Edo people and modern people at that time. It's also enjoyable to fill your mouth with fresh hot tempura while sightseeing the splendid view of Tokyo.

"Awabi (Abalone) Course" is a slightly luxurious course with fresh live abalone! "Yagatabune Amikou" visits Tsukiji fish market everyday to secure the best quality seafood and other ingredients for the customers. The abalone are cooked on a ceramic plate. If needed, you can season it with butter and soy sauce. If you want to enjoy the yagatabune most, the "Awabi (Abalone) Course" should be a good choice.

There are a total of five routes in “Yagatabune Amikou”. Sky Tree Route, Odaiba / Maihama Resort Route, Odaiba Rainbow Route, Maihama Resort Route, Odaiba / Sky Tree Route, 5 in total.

The most popular route is the one where you can see Sky Tree and Odaiba. You can see the wonderful night view and Rainbow Bridge in Odaiba. To the direction of Asakusa, go around the bridges in Sumida River and see the Tokyo Sky Tree, a new symbol of Tokyo. You can also view the cherry blossoms in the Disney Resort area on the Maihama Resort Route! It is attractive to be able to experience something different from the view of Tokyo seen from the land. There are a total of 7 boarding areas. Feel free to ask the staff about this.

"Yagatabune Amikou" has a total of three cruises with 70, 50 and 30 seats, respectively. The inside of the cruise is spacious and you will feel relaxed. In addition, there are separate flush toilets for men and women, so even those who are worried about their first experience of Japanese traditional cruises can feel at ease.

There is also karaoke equipment on the cruise, so it's perfect for holding banquets or having parties with friends. Enjoy delicious food and have a relaxing conversation while seeing the scenery of Tokyo beyond the window. If the weather is nice, you'll be able to see a spectacular view you've never seen before from the observation deck.